Northern Michigan University, located in Marquette, Michigan, is a dynamic four-year, public, comprehensive university that has grown its reputation based on its award-winning leadership programs, cutting-edge technology initiatives and nationally recognized academic programs. Northern has a population of about 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Ask a few Northern students what drew them to our university and you will get a variety of answers. That's because there is no single thing that make students want to go to Northern; it is ALL the things that we do here. Northern is big enough to offer a wide variety of academic programs but is also small enough that every time you walk across campus, you'll probably wave "hi" to someone you know.

Curiosity is the raw ingredient of knowledge. It causes us to ask questions, to seek answers, to learn. At Northern Michigan University, natural curiosity and intellectual challenge meet in stimulating classes grounded in the liberal arts. So wherever your curiosity leads you, you can count on the support you need to take the next step, ask the next question, propose the next hypothesis.

The mission of the Northern Michigan University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports and the United States Olympic Training Site is to create an environment that promotes academic excellence, interpersonal growth and social development; embraces diversity; teaches lifetime leisure skills; fosters spirit and tradition; and builds a lifelong connection to NMU.

Yes, you'll attend your classes, but what else will you be doing as a student at Northern? There's so much stuff to choose from. There's a student organization or club – almost 300 at last count-- for just about every interest. If you're into investigating the paranormal, anime or improv comedy, there's a group. Cheer on your fellow Wildcats at a hockey game or volleyball match. Join a competitive club sport or an intramural team. The sky is the limit.

Press Box

ALLENDALE, Mich. – The Northern Michigan University women’s basketball team fell 58-48 to Grand Valley State University in a Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference matchup from GVSU Fieldhouse on Thursday (Jan. 10). The Lakers improve to 10-3 overall and 6-3 in GLIAC, while the Wildcats fall to 8-5 and 5-4 in the conference.

Northern took the lead to start the game on a made jump shot by freshman guard Anna Liewen in the opening seconds of play, but GVSU tied the game seconds later. The Lakers led by 10 or less for the entire first half, except for the two times the ‘Cats were able to tie the score. Grand Valley led 30-25 at halftime.

In the second half, the Lakers opened with a three pointer by Dani Crandall, to improve its margin to eight. Northern wasn’t able to close that margin for the remainder of the game, and trailed by as many as 15 points.

Liewen and sophomore guard Alyssa Colla led the way for the Wildcats with 12 points, while sophomore guard Lauren Gruber closed out the double figures with 11. Colla also led the boards with seven total rebounds, five on defense. Sophomore center Courtney Lemon added six and junior center Annie Rebundunst earned five.

NMU shot 18-for-44 on the night, and were 10-for-16 from the charity stripe. The ‘Cats finished the game with 16 turnovers to GVSU’s 11, and were outrebounded 32-29.

For the Lakers, Briauna Taylor led all scorers with 24 points on 11 field goals and was 2-for-3 from the free throw line. Alex Stelfox tied Colla with seven total rebounds for the game. GVSU shot 24-for-57 and were 5-for-6 from the free throw line.

The Wildcats will continue play on the road at Ferris State University on Saturday (Jan. 12) at 3 p.m.